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NYSSMA — SPRING EVALUATION FESTIVAL Level Rating

ALL-STATE ALL-
STATE
BRASS/WOODWIND SOLO
(Please type or print all information requested below)
Rating Scale
INSTRUMENT: _____________________________________ A+ 97-100 C+ 77-79
A 93-96 C 73-76
STUDENT INFORMATION A- 90-92 C- 70-72
B+ 87-89 D+ 67-69
Name of Student __________________________________________________________________Grade in School ______ B 83-86 D 63-66
B- 80-82 D- 60-62
School District and Building ___________________________________ / ____________________NYSSMA Zone ______ E 59 and below
School Address _______________________________________________________________________________________
Street City Zip
COMPOSITION
Title ___________________________________________________________________________Required Movements _______________________________

Composer ___________________________________________________________Arranger _______________________Manual Page No. _______________

FESTIVAL INFORMATION
Location ________________________________________________Date______/ ______/ ______ Audition Time ____________________ Room _________

Adjudicator’s Evaluation Adjudicator’s Comments

SOLO EVALUATION
TONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-20
Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £
£
Control/Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £
Breath Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £
Projection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £
Vibrato (where appropriate) . . . . £
Embouchure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £
Posture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £
INTONATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-10
Tuning (accompanied) . . . . . . . . . £
£
Tonality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £
TECHNIQUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-20
Tonguing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £
£
Facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £
Flexibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £
ACCURACY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-15
Articulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £
£
Accuracy of Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . £
Accuracy of Rhythms . . . . . . . . . . £
Steadiness of Rhythms . . . . . . . . . £
Pulse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £
INTERPRETATION . . . . . . . . . . . 0-20
Dynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £
£
Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £
Tempo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £
Phrasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £
Expression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £
Artistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £
BASIC PROFICIENCY EVALUATION
SCALES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5
1 £ 2 £ 3 £
£
SIGHTREADING . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-10
Accuracy of Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . £
£
Accuracy of Rhythm . . . . . . . . . . . £
Accuracy of Articulation . . . . . . . £
Accuracy of Dynamics . . . . . . . . . £
TOTAL POINTS SCORED . . . . . . . . . .

Adjudicator’s Signature Zone Representative’s Signature

ALL-STATE RECOMMENDATION: Completely separate both parts BEFORE writing below. Keep TOP part for your proficiency report and
send bottom (student’s copy) to NYSSMA Office. Do you recommend this student for Conference All-State? £Yes £No. If YES, PLEASE
CHECK THE BOX THAT BEST DESCRIBES THIS SOLOIST BASED ON THE PERFORMANCE YOU EVALUATED .
£ A mature musician who could perform the most demanding All-State music including solo parts
£ A strong musician who could perform the most demanding All-State music
£ A capable musician who could perform All-State music

Comments for Selection Committee: ______________________________________________________________________________________

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 New York State School Music Association
Spring Evaluation Festival

ALL-STATE
General Information
Dear Student:
Congratulations on your decision to audition for an All-State organization. You are applying for acceptance into one of New York’s
most prestigious performing organizations. Your adjudicator has evaluated your audition by rating your performance numerically in
each of seven major categories. Your Final Rating is a total of these scores converted to a letter grade. Notable strengths (+) or
weaknesses (-) in your performance are indicated in the box next to each sub-category. An unmarked box next to a sub-category
indicates that this aspect of your performance was satisfactory. If a concern should arise as a result of this evaluation, your teacher
is encouraged to discuss your concern(s) with the NYSSMA Representative. If your concern(s) remains unresolved, the NYSSMA
Representative will inform you of further steps which can be taken. In order to help you understand the basis for your evaluation,
definitions for the various categories and subcategories in which your audition was evaluated are provided below. Study this form
carefully. Take time to review it with your teacher(s) so they will be able to help you further develop and refine your musical skills.
Best wishes for your future success.

DEFINITIONS

SOLO EVALUATION
TONE– The sound produced by the instrument
Quality – The beauty and/or clarity of the instrumental sound
Control/Focus – The refinement of the instrumental sound in a musically appropriate and consistent manner
Breath Support – The physical process of producing the instrumental sound through the proper use of air
Projection – The ability to project the tone into the performing area
Vibrato (where appropriate) – The fluctuation of pitch used to enhance the instrumental sound in a musically appropriate
manner
Embouchure – The position of the lip, jaw and facial muscles in relation to the instrument and the performer’s physical
characteristics
Posture – The position of the body, arms, hands and fingers in relation to the instrument and the performer’s physical
characteristics
INTONATION – The accuracy of pitches in relation to each other and/or to a fixed standard
Tuning (accompanied) – The ability to match the pitch of a fixed standard
Tonality – The ability to play in tune with oneself
TECHNIQUE – The physical ability and mechanical dexterity required to produce notes correctly
Tonguing – The correct use of the tongue in the attacking and releasing of notes
Facility – The smoothness of the dexterity of fingers and/or hand coordination
Flexibility – The ease of maneuverability throughout the range of the instrument
ACCURACY – The exact realization of the notated music
Articulation – The performance of the separation and/or connection of notes as written
Accuracy of Notes – The performance of notes as written
Accuracy of Rhythms – The performance of rhythms as written
Steadiness of Rhythms – The performance at a steady speed with regard to the metronomic and/or expressive markings
of the composition
Pulse – The performance of the natural accents implied by the meter of the composition
INTERPRETATION – The performer’s realization of the composer’s aesthetic intent and the performer’s artistic expression
Dynamics – The contrast between loud and soft
Style – The understanding of the composer’s musical intent consistent with the historical period of the composition
Tempo – The speed of the music according to the metronomic, stylistic and/or expressive markings of the music
Phrasing – The shaping of a musical idea
Expression – The performer’s understanding of the aesthetic qualities inherent in the composition
Artistry – The performer’s musical and expressive involvement in the music
BASIC PROFICIENCY EVALUATION
SCALES – Basic proficiency requirement as listed in the NYSSMA Spring Evaluation Festival Rules and Regulations - Evaluates
one aspect of basic musicianship.
SIGHT-READING – Basic proficiency requirement – The ability to perform a musical excerpt (conforming to the
criteria outlined in the NYSSMA Spring Evaluation Festival Rules and Regulations) at sight
Accuracy of Notes – The performance of pitches as written
Accuracy of Rhythm – The performance of rhythms as written
Accuracy of Articulation – The performance of articulations as written
Accuracy of Dynamics – The performance of dynamic levels as written

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